Gates Lake (FR 40040) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Gates Lake (FR 40040) in UT

Fishlake NF, Richfield Ranger District
9,981 ft
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A 3.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sevier County, UT. The road serves Niotche Divide Equestrian Trailhead South.

Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.

All 3.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3 of the 3.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 170 ft over 3.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The Gates Lake shoreline is 0.5 mi off. Mount Terrill stands 1,561 ft above the site, 4.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Salina, is 16 mi off.

September normals 38–61°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Grass Pond (FR 30159) in UTForest Road Road46.7miHaylake Antelope Spring (FR 30283) in UTForest Road Road46.9miRow Lake (FR 30262) in UTForest Road Road47.9miRock Spring Draw (FR 30285) in UTForest Road Road48.0miBlue Lake Loop Road (FR 30176) in UTForest Road Road48.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?